Startup Full-Time Job Head of Product

About GastroRocket

GastroRocket is a fast-growing startup from Hamburg with a clear mission: to revolutionize the gastronomy industry. We are the digital co-pilot that helps restaurateurs start and continuously improve their businesses. We have been recognized as one of Hamburg's leading startups, are well-funded, and already have a strong network of over 100 industry partners. We are now entering our next phase of scaling and are looking for YOU as Head of Product to help shape our product strategy, implement it operationally, and lay the foundation for the future of our product organization.

Your Role

As Head of Product, you will be the central point of contact for all things product, working closely with the Founder & CEO and an interdisciplinary team (currently 5 people). You will not only develop the strategic vision for our platform but also implement it hands-on operationally. Prospectively, you will have the opportunity to expand the role into a CPO role, hire your own team members, and lead the product organization comprehensively. You will set the course for this from day one.

Your Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of the overarching product strategy in close coordination with the Founder
• Operational implementation of product development (prototyping, testing, feature development)
• Building the product area: from structure, processes to the roadmap – strategically and operationally
• Managing an existing external development team and selecting new technologies, tools, and partners
• Technical integration of new APIs, systems, and automations (e.g., with Bubble.io, Make, n8n)
• Development of AI-supported tools and digital services for our customers
• Close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Partner Management
• Prospective build-up of your own product team – with development towards CPO

Responsibility

• You will take on a key role in our team with direct responsibility for product and technology.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in digital product management, ideally with initial leadership experience
• Experience in SaaS, platform, or technology-driven startups, especially in early or scaling phases
• Strong operational skills (e.g., no-code tools, API integration, testing, UX/UI)
• Entrepreneurial thinking, hands-on mentality, and strategic foresight
• Experience with AI product development, automation tools (Make, n8n), and possibly marketing tech (HubSpot, Twilio) and messenger systems
• Understanding of software architecture, interfaces, and data flows
• Strong communication skills, team player, high degree of personal responsibility

What We Offer

• Scope for Design: You will actively shape the development and advancement of our digital product, thereby having a significant influence on the business.
• Success Participation: If GastroRocket becomes even more successful due to your efforts, you will benefit from it (VSOP program).
• Growth Environment: You will work in a multi-award-winning startup with ambitious goals, short decision-making processes, and real freedom to implement. GastroRocket is backed by a content creator with over 1 million followers on social media.
• Team Spirit: A dedicated, open team that truly loves gastronomy – and works daily to improve it digitally.
• Flexibility & Location: Our office is centrally located in Hamburg with excellent transport links. Your place of residence is Hamburg. Home office is possible – we also offer workations.

Contact

Sounds like you? Then we look forward to receiving your application! chris@gastrorocket.com

Become part of our team and help us revolutionize the gastronomy industry!

GastroRocket GmbH, Straßenbahnring 18, 20251 Hamburg